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The worth of woolies
Woolworths once again finds itself at a crossroads. Just as it was gearing up for the arrival of a new chief executive with plans to resurrect the brand, one of its former...
21 August 2008 |
Basics instinct
Gap, the all-American clothing chain, is abandoning its UK design strategy for the European market just two years after introducing it. The U-turn comes as the retailer parts...
21 August 2008 |
Mothercare Essentials redesigned by NB Studio
The parenting store appointed NB Studio to redesign its own-brand product range last November. There was no pitch, the consultancy having worked with Mothercare since 2004.
21 August 2008 |
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Slipknot launches album on HMV's Get Closer
Slipknot has become the first band to launch an album exclusively on HMV's fledgling social network Get Closer.
18 August 2008 |
Woolies rejects Iceland bid approach
Beleagured retailer Woolworths has rejected a bid from Malcolm Walker, founder and chief executive of frozen food chain Iceland, because the offer "undervalued the retail...
18 August 2008 |
H&M sales beat the credit crunch
Hennes & Mauritz, the Swedish retailer, has reported a 15% sales uplift in July, despite the economic gloom. The budget fashion chain saw a 3% increase in turnover for the...
15 August 2008 |
K-Swiss opens Shoreditch store
K-Swiss has announced it is opening a new K-Space store in London’s Shoreditch.
14 August 2008 |
Opportunities for design as shops return to Cheapside
London's Cheapside is to become a major shopping district again for the first time since the departure of its medieval market, opening up design opportunities all across the...
13 August 2008 |
Gap outlines plan to reduce London team
Fashion retailer Gap has revealed further details about plans to reduce its London marketing and design team to Design Week.
13 August 2008 |
Woolies gets new chief executive
Retail chain Woolworths has appointed former Focus DIY chief Steve Johnson as chief executive. He will replace Trevor Bish-Jones, who left in June after six years at the...
12 August 2008 |
